Farfaud - Arang, Raipur

Farfaud is a village situated in the Arang tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arang and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Farfaud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farfaud is 444476. The village covers a total geographical area of 958.58 hectares and falls under the 493441 pincode. Arang is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Farfaud village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Farfaud

According to the 2011 Census, Farfaud village had a total population of 3,161 people, including 1,576 males and 1,585 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.13%, with male literacy at 78.68% and female literacy at 63.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Farfaud

Farfaud is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Farfaud

Farfaud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arang Mahanadi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arang to Farfaud is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Farfaud is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Farfaud

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Farfaud village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Farfaud

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Farfaud village are given below:

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